K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award
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Institution
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Boston, MA
Council Dates: October 2013 - May 2014
Independent Position: Massachusetts General Hospital
Christine Wrann was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In the lab of Dr. Bruce Spiegelman, her research aimed to provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanism whereby exercise affects synaptic plasticity and improves cognitive function. She earned her Ph.D. in immunology from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover. Currently, Dr. Wrann is an Assistant Professor in Medicine at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.